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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Norman is a fly fisherman and Jessie's brother is a __________________________.
(a) bait fisherman
(b) saltwater fisherman
(c) professional fisherman
(d) amateur fisherman

2. What does Paul put in the river?
(a) soft drinks
(b) trash
(c) beer
(d) his boots

3. What do Norman and Paul convince their father to do the next day?
(a) Begin painting the house
(b) Take their mother shopping
(c) Give an unpopular sermon
(d) Go fishing with them

4. Why does Norman think that Paul stays close to him while fishing?
(a) Because he thinks Norman is upset over the situation with Neal
(b) Because Paul has been feeling lonely lately
(c) Because Norman has the beer
(d) Because Norman can always find the best fishing spots

5. How does Norman think that Jessie and her family will react to Neal's condition?
(a) They will blame Norman for Neal's condition.
(b) They will make him drink lots of black coffee.
(c) They will be shocked.
(d) They know this is typical behavior for Neal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who in the family remains an average fisherman?

2. Why do Norman and Paul get a late start the next morning?

3. Why does Paul invite Norman to stay the night at his house?

4. How is Old Rawhide dressed when Norman and Paul drop her off in town?

5. What do Norman and Mr. Maclean come to realize?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who arrives to surprise Norman and Paul at the cabin?

2. Who are the two brothers in the story?

3. What do Norman's wife and mother-in-law finally realize about Neal?

4. Which of the two brothers is the better fisherman?

5. Where do Norman and Paul escape from Norman's family problems a few days later?

6. Who goes on the fishing trip the next morning?

7. How does Norman react to Neal's arrival a few days later?

8. What happens one night after Norman and Paul spend the day fishing?

9. Why does Norman's mother-in-law enlist Norman's help on Neal's behalf?

10. Where do the two brothers go fishing?

(see the answer keys)

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